Prediction of Equilibrium Moisture Contents of Black Grape Seeds (Siah Sardasht cultivar) at Various Temperatures and Relative Humidity: Hhelf-Life Criteria

prediction of surface tension of solvent mixtures at various temperatures

Changes in NMR relaxation times in soybean and wheat seeds equilibrated at different temperatures and relative humidity.

The relationship between equilibration injury and equilibration dependence of the transverse relaxation time (T2) measurements was examined using NMR in two different seed species (sensitive-soybean and tolerant-wheat) differing in their sensitivity to seed equilibration conditions. The T2 values of both seed species declined with high temperature (45 degrees C) and low RH (5.5-1%) and, also wi...

Quantitative description of the effect of stratification on dormancy release of grape seeds in response to various temperatures and water contents

The effect of stratification on dormancy release of grape seeds crossing from the sub- to the supraoptimal range of temperatures and water contents was analysed by modified threshold models. The stratification impacted on dormancy release in three different ways: (i) dormancy was consistently released with prolonged stratification time when stratified at temperatures of <15 degrees C; (ii) at 1...

Calculation of MnO Activity in Aluminate Slags at Various Temperatures

In this research, the activity of MnO, produced during steel making in aluminate-rich slags, was investigated. According to thermodynamic equations and mathematical calculation, a series of relations was obtained for evaluation of oxide activity using Masson’s theory. The obtained relations were solved according to Levenberg- Marquardt method and using Matlab software. The results were correlat...

Evaluation of germination and some biochemical indices of faba bean (Vicia faba L.) seeds stored at different temperatures and moisture content

This study was performed to investigate the effect of storage conditions on seed germination performance of faba bean (cv. Shami). For this purpose, a three factors factorial experiment was conducted in laboratory of Seed Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Yasouj University, in 2013-2014, based on CRD design with five replications.  The experimental factors were storage temperature...

Moisture content, temperature, and relative humidity influence seed storage and subsequent survival and germination of Vallisneria americana seeds

Loss of aquatic plant species has occurred in coastal and freshwater habitats throughout the world. In particular, population and habit loss of the submerged aquatic species, Vallisneria americana Michx., have made it a potential restoration candidate. For successful restoration, reliable seed sources are vital for producing plants or for direct seeding. Seed survival and their ability to retai...